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Mastering Newborn Feeding: How a Speech-Language Pathologist Offers Expert Help

Mastering Newborn Feeding: How a Speech-Language Pathologist Offers Expert Help

by Micha Clark | Oct 19, 2023 | Feeding

Embrace the Journey Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood! Your precious, squishy bundle of joy has arrived, and while it’s a time of pure joy, it can also bring its fair share of questions and uncertainty. One aspect that often leaves new parents...

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🍓 Starting Solids Workshop 🍓 This is a free 🍓 Starting Solids Workshop 🍓This is a free workshopFriday, March 28th, 2:00-4:00Hosted at Best Life Chiropractic in Flower MoundLink and details in my bio#startingsolidsforbabies #rd #slp #firstfoodsforbaby
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🥳 Happy Birthday @jenmiddy 🥳 You are the kin 🥳 Happy Birthday @jenmiddy 🥳You are the kind of friend every girl needs...thoughtful, intentional, honest and full of FUN! Half a century never looked so good. Happy 5️⃣0️⃣🎉🎉🎉#oldfriends #rideordie #50 #happybirthday
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This simple test can reveal a lot about your baby’s feeding experience.In feeding therapy, we often check the flow rate of bottles to ensure it’s just right—not too fast, not too slow. 🌟 Consistent flow supports a positive feeding experience from the beginning and decreases overwhelm, stress and frustration.Not all nipples labeled “slow flow” actually have a consistent slow flow.  I know- it’s quite confusing.👶🏽 Why does this matter for your baby’s feeding?Proper flow prevents stress and fatigue during feedsSupports development of efficient sucking and swallowingProper flow rate supports neuroprotection and Improves the quality of the feeding“Feedings should be safe, functional, nurturing and developmentally/individually supportive.” (Ludwig SM, Waitzman KA. Changing feeding documentation to reflect infant-driven feeding practices, Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews. 2007;7(3):155-160.)Every detail counts when it comes to feeding. If your baby is a “messy” bottle feeder, gulps and coughs during bottle feeding, give me a call.  We can work together to find the right fit for your family.Check out my video below for more on how the test works. And remember—small changes can make a big difference. 💙#FeedingTherapy #BottleFlowTest #NICUFeeding #ParentingSupport #FeedingJourney #BabyFeedingTips #FlowRateMatters #SupportForParents" #SLP #CNT #CLC #speechtherapist #neonataltherapist #lactationprovider #lactationsupport #neurodevelopmentalsupport #neuroprotection #decreasestress
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